¹Ignie V. Baco Jr., ²Michelle B. Baco

¹Disaster Risk Management Coordinator, NISU, Batad Campus

²Chairperson, Master of Public Administration, NISU Northern Iloilo State University, Iloilo Philippines

DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v5-i6-75

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ABSTRACT:

Disaster risk means the potential loss of life, injury, or destroyed or damaged assets to which could occur to a system, society, or community in a specific period of time, determined probabilistically with relation to risk, exposure, and susceptibility (UNISDR, 2019). In times of calamities, MDRRMU plays a crucial role in assisting residents. This study is being undertaken to determine the residents' satisfaction with the MDRRMU in Estancia, Iloilo. As a result, the purpose of this research was to see how satisfied residents were with the performance of Estancia MDRRMU. This study used the descriptive method of research and a researcher modified questionnaire was used to gather data. Conducted in the municipality of Estancia, located in the northern part of Iloilo province, 501 randomly selected residents of the municipality were the respondents of the study. Result shows that residents were satisfied with the performance of MDRRMU. To improve residents' satisfaction, the MDRRMU should be proactive in educating people in Estancia about disaster management and strengthening its MDRRM Council with clear and enumerated functions, responsibilities, and coordination.

KEYWORDS:

Disaster Management, Preparedness, Satisfaction

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